Elizabeth
(left)
holy martyr, was tortured in Andrianopolis in the 3rd century. She came to believe in Christ when she saw how patiently bishop Alexandre endured his sufferings. Feast day: 22 October (4 November).
Alexandra, great martyr
empress, wife of the emperor Diocletian. She came to believe in Christ when she watched the steadfastness of faith of great martyr Gregory during his suffering. She was sentenced to death but died on her way to the place of her execution. Feast day: 23 April (6 May), on the same day with saint great martyr Gregory.
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